Kaylins Birth Story

Our sweet girl is 10 days old today!

I wanted to write down her birth story before I start forgetting things. Everything happened so fast! My due date was Nov 29th but that day came and went with nothing more than a few random contractions. Never very strong, in fact, I could barely feel them. On Monday Dec 1st I had steady contractions all day, I started timing them out of curiosity Monday morning and they started out about 15 minutes apart and got all the way down to 5 minutes apart and a minute long. Justin went ahead and came home early from work, the contractions were about 3 minutes apart around 4pm. We decided to go walking at the mall(it was cold outside) and since the contractions were still consistent we decided to head to the hospital. I kept having this thought in the back of my head that the contractions should be stronger(I could still talk through them) but I also kept thinking that if they were 2-3 minutes apart then it had to be real labor. So we got to the hospital and they hooked me up to the monitors and checked me, I was at a 2 and 70% effaced. They said they would monitor me for 2 hours and then check me again. After the 2 hours she checked me again and said I hadn't changed. So they sent us home. I was so frustrated! I just knew that our sweet baby girl was coming and to be sent home was so upsetting. They told us it was probably early labor and to come back when the contractions were much stronger or my water broke. That night I went to bed, still hoping/thinking that labor would progress and we would head back to the hospital. But I slept all night and the contractions were pretty much gone when I woke up Tuesday morning. Throughout the day Tuesday and Wednesday I just had a few random and not strong contractions and same on Thursday. Thursday night after we ate supper I noticed the contractions were getting stronger and closer together. I started thinking this could be labor, but because of the false alarm on Monday I didn't make a big deal of it. We went to bed like normal around Midnight. I woke up around 2:15am with contractions and couldn't go back to sleep, I got up and started walking around because that made the contractions easier. I also got the birth ball out of the garage and took it  to our room and sat on it awhile. I was beginning to think this was real labor so I started making notes on my work phone for Kaleigh. Around 3 I realized the contractions weren't going away or getting any easier, so I brought the birth ball in the living room and started watching Friends episodes, started a load of laundry and washed the dishes. Justin woke up around 4, I told him I was pretty sure this is real labor but he could go back to bed if he wanted. He stayed in the living room with me but fell asleep on the couch around 5. At 6 my water broke, I woke Justin up, Annie was up and getting ready for work. We packed up our hospital bags and loaded the car. Annie called my mom for us and we headed to the hospital. We got to the hospital around 7, checked in and they hooked me up to the monitors, then checked me. I was at a 3 and 80% effaced. I knew at this point that this was real labor but was worried we had come to the hospital too early(I wanted to labor at home as long as possible). We stayed in the observation room until almost 8, the contractions kept getting stronger. I was up walking around because it made them a little easier. Around 8 they moved us to a labor and delivery room. They told me that my Doctor had a C Section at 8 and would come check me when she was done. At that point I mostly stayed sitting in bed, I tried standing/walking but it didn't really help. The hospital has a birth ball you can use and I wish I had asked for it but everything was moving so fast I didn't think about it. The contractions started getting very strong, I was assuming at this point I was at a 5 or 6 but they hadn't checked me since we first got there. I was starting to think if the contractions were going to keep getting worse and labor was going to last awhile longer that I would have to get an epidural. Right about that time I felt like I needed to push. I told Justin and he said "Are you sure?" I said yes and he went to get the nurse. About 4 of them came in, one checked me and said "yep your at a 9 and 100%!" This is where it starts to blur :) my Doctor walked in a few minutes later, she must have come straight from her C Section. I started pushing and sweet Miss Kaylin was born at 8:59sm on 12/5/14. She weighed 7lb 13 oz and was 20 1/2 in long. Exact same size I was when I was born.

My mom and sisters got there a few minutes later. Then Annie and Justin's mom shortly after that. 

We stayed in labor and delivery for a few hours just holding her :)

Around 11 they moved us upstairs to a regular room. Mom ordered pizza, a Zesch family tradition after babies are born :) then everyone left so Justin and I could nap. But all we did was sit and stare at our sweet blessing. 

Kaylin we love you so much! Can't wait to watch you grow and change. 

36 Week Bump Update

How far along: 36 Weeks
Weight gain: 32 pounds(I think I'm about to quit counting :)
Baby Size: About 6lbs 18"
Stretch Marks: Yep
Maternity Clothes: Just one pair of jeans but have bought a few bigger shirts they just aren't technically maternity. 
Symtoms: baby girl likes to stay high up in my ribs so they get pretty sore sometimes. I've never had leg cramps before but I woke up to a horrible Charlie Horse last night. Justin thought I was going into labor lol. He very calmly put his hand on me and said "Are you ok?" I said "Yes just a cramp" he thought I meant a contraction and said "It probably wasn't a cramp babe." I then explained that it was a Charlie horse lol 
Food cravings: still cinnamon bagels and cereal and 7/11 Slurpees 
Movement: She still moves around quite a bit. She pokes her foot out sometimes :)
Belly Button: Out usually but depending on how she is positioned it goes back in sometimes 
Rings: still on
Gender: Girl!
Name Ideas: Kaylin Elise
What I miss: Not being preggo. Lol Justin had to put my socks on for me this morning. Definitely ready to not be pregnant anymore. 
What I'm looking forward to: Holding our baby girl!!! 

Annie finished making her bedding this week. I am in love with it!!

Should get her dresser this week. Then just need to paint it and put everything in it and get organized. 

On another note, went to my friend Jenn's wedding yesterday. I met Jenn almost 5 years ago when I started working at Barbed Wire & Roses. For the last about 3 years of that we worked together several days a week. I never realized how close you can get to a co-worker but I would definitely consider Jenn a friend and not just a co-worker. She is one of the sweetest people you will meet and my fashion inspiration. I love her to death, it was so great to see her marry the love of her life yesterday. Congrats Jenn and JD love you guys!! 

34 Week Bump Update

How far along: 34 Weeks
Weight gain: 25 pounds
Baby Size: Cantelope - 19" long 4.5lbs
Stretch Marks: yes none on my belly though :( putting lots of lotion on them!
Maternity Clothes: finally broke down and bought a pair of maternity jeans. They are more comfortable but are a little big. 
Symtoms: acne, stretch marks, hungry, tired :)
Food cravings: Still Cinnamon Bagels and Cereal. 7/11 Slurpees
Movement: still moving a lot! Sometimes I wonder how she can move so much because I know she doesn't have a lot of room in there. 
Belly Button: out
Rings: still on no swelling
Gender: girl!
Name Ideas: Kaylin Elise
What I miss: Having more energy and no belly in the way. 
What I'm looking forward to: finishing her nursery! Just waiting on the dresser to get here then I need to paint it. Once that is done I can organize everything a little better. But the crib is up and her monogram is on the wall! Hopefully making her bed skirt and blanket this week!

Kaylin's Baby Shower

The baby shower was on Sunday afternoon. First of all, we were so so blessed with so many wonderful gifts for Miss Kaylin!!!

It was a beautiful shower pinks and grays with some elephants for our little "peanut" and lots of family and friends were able to make it.

Lots of yummy food and deserts and beautiful cupcakes made by "Aunt GiGi" and her friend Cambry. 

We received so many gifts! 

Target seems to have some issues with their new registry system so we got several duplicate items. But we were able to return them and get several other items we still needed.

Thanks to everyone for coming, helping with the shower, and all the wonderful gifts. We cannot wait for Miss Kaylin to be here and start using everything!!

32 Week Bump Update

How far along: 32 Weeks. That's 8 months people. I can hardly believe it!
Weight gain: 24 pounds 
Baby Size: Size of a Large Jicima. I've eaten Jicima but never seen the whole fruit so I have no idea how big it is. But baby girl is approx 17"long and 3.5 lbs. 
Stretch Marks: Well I thought I didn't have any, I've tried so hard to keep lotion and stretch mark cream on my belly but noticed a few days ago I have a few stretch marks on my hips and thighs so I'm now using lotion and cream on those religiously hopefully they'll go away!!
Maternity Clothes: Nope just bought a few size Large shirts(on sale at Wet Seal!)
Symtoms: Tired a lot. And Hungry, can be irritable but usually still have a pretty good mood. 
Food cravings: Cinnamon Bagels and Cinnamon Cheerios. Slurpees from 7/11 and unfortunately there is a 7/11 just down the street from our house. 
Movement: All the time!
Belly Button: All the way out
Rings: Still on, no swelling!
Gender: Girl!
Name Ideas:Kaylin Elise
What I miss: Being more active. Having more energy. Not having a belly in the way. 
What I'm looking forward to: Baby shower next weekend!! And then getting her nursery ready. I went to a Breastfeeding class last week that was very informative. And Justin and I went to a childbirth class today. It was long but we learned a lot and the lady teaching it is very open to natural birth, moving around during labor ect so that was great. Just one more class, on finding alternatives to labor pain, so that should be interesting and hopefully good too! Bought a pattern and ordered fabric to make her crib bedding! Can't wait! 

30 Week Bump Update

How far along: 30 Weeks (WOW)
Weight gain: 21 Pounds
Baby Size: Size of a Cabbage or Butternut Squash depending on the app. About 16 in long and 3 lbs
Stretch Marks: None yet!
Maternity Clothes: Nope
Symtoms: Hungry and Tired :)
Food cravings: Cinnamon Bagels and Cinnamon Cheerios for breakfast all the time!
Movement: ALL the time! You can see the movement alot now too.
Belly Button: All the way out
Rings: Still on, no swelling yet
Gender: GIRL! :)
Name: Kaylin Elise
What I miss: Being able to bend over to do things lol
What I'm looking forward to: Seeing her! Finishing the nursery, should be getting a dresser this week that I will refinish. Crib in the next few weeks and baby shower in about a month! Annie is going to help me make bedding so hopefully we can start that soon! Then just getting/making a couple little decorations like a bow holder ect. Cant wait to put everything away and get organized after the baby shower, I think then I will feel "ready"

Birthday Surprise

Justin had been planning a early birthday surprise for me for awhile. He usually cannot keep a secret, especially when it's a gift or surprise for me. He just gets too excited and can't keep it in! But he had done really good this time and I had no idea where we were going. All I knew was that we were going somewhere on Saturday around 3:30....until Annie blurted it out Friday night :). She let it slip that we were flying to College Station to watch an A&M game. I was so excited!!

Saturday morning we slept in, then went shopping to get us some new A&M clothes(because everyone knows you can't wear the perfectly good ones you already have!) then got ready and headed to the airport to meet Mom and Dad. 

We loaded up and took off about 4(after forgetting the tickets at home and having to drive back :) 

We landed in College Station about 5:45, our cousin Rachel was waiting to pick us up. So we snacked a little and chatted with Rachel before she drove us to Kyle Field. We got to catch the end of March In

Then walked around the Stadium a bit before taking our seats for kick off. 

It was a great game! We sat in the student section so stood up most of the game but all in all it was a ton of fun! 

I don't think this little guy next to us sat down until halfway through the 4th Quarter. And he swung that towel the whole time! 

The game ended around midnight and we caught the airport shuttle back to the airport and took off around 1am. 

We didn't get home until about 3:30 after cleaning up and putting away the airplane so it was a long day but so much fun! And little Miss Kaylin got her first airplane ride with "Pop" and got to go to her first Aggie Football Game! Thanks for my Birthday Surprise Babe!!

3D Sonogram and Glucose Test

We had our 3D sonogram this week, well technically last week. It was scheduled for Friday but apparently Baby girl didn't want anyone to see her. She hid her face in a corner between the wall and the placenta with her face to my back. So basically we couldn't see anything! So we went back on Wednesday with instructions to eat a snack and drink orange juice right before and it worked. She cooperated and we got to see her beautiful face :) she had chubby cheeks a beautiful little mouth and perfect little fingers and toes! We are in love! 

This is my favorite picture, her foot is literally right next to her face!

Pretty girl!

Today was the glucose test. The drink wasn't so bad, just tasted like extra sweet, flat, orange soda. And it sure got baby girl moving! But when they tried to draw my blood it didn't work out so well. I've always had veins that were hard to draw from but she stuck both arms and they are both very sore. Other than that no big deal. 

28 Week Bump Update

How far along: 28 Weeks
Weight gain: 18 lbs
Baby Size: Head of Cabbage about 2.5 lbs
Stretch Marks: None yet (fingers crossed)
Maternity Clothes: None yet but thinking I might need some(or a least bigger size clothes) soon!
Symtoms: Hungry and Tired :)
Food cravings: Cinnamon Bagels & Cinnamon Cheerios
Movement: Lots! To the point where you can see my stomach move
Belly Button: All the way out
Rings: Still on
Gender: Girl!!
Name: Kaylin Elise
What I miss: Not having a belly in my way.
What I'm looking forward to: Holding our sweet baby girl! I'm trying to savor our last few months as just Justin & I, but at the same time I cannot WAIT for her to be here!
Coming up: Had our 3D Sonogram last week but didn't get very good pictures, baby girl kept her head in a corner facing back the whole time. Going back tonight, hopefully we will get to see her more! We did see some cute little chubby cheeks at the last sonogram and that she already has lots of hair on her head(of course!) Friday is the glucose test(yuk) so we'll see how that goes.
Nursery: Painted and waiting for crib and dresser, a friend is giving us their crib. I am looking for an old dresser that I can refinish, White with crystal knobs. Need to get blinds put up and another rod in her closet(for some reason when we bought the house her closet only had a rod on one side.) Can't wait to see what it looks like!

24 Week Bump Update

How far along: 24 Weeks
Weight gain: 10 pound (eek!)
Baby Size: Baby girl is as long as an Ear of Corn
Stretch Marks: None
Maternity Clothes: Not yet but just ordered Belly Bands
Symtoms: Just hungry all the time!
Food cravings: None
Movement: Lots of movement at certain times of day. Sometimes can see the movements!
Belly Button: Mostly out
Rings: Still on, no swelling
Gender: GIRL!
Name Ideas: Kaylin Rae, Kaylin Elise, Kaylin Hope. Pretty stuck on Kaylin but that could change :)
What I miss: Making a turkey sandwich without having to warm the meat :)
What I'm looking forward to: Getting more items for the nursery

Past Bump Updates

How far along: 10 Weeks
Weight gain: None
Baby Size: Baby is the size of a Kumquat
Stretch Marks: None
Maternity Clothes: Nope
Symptoms: Morning  All day Sickness- Usually throw up every morning and some nights. Cannot drink milk. Feeling exhausted all the time!
Food cravings: None
What I miss: Not throwing up every day
What I'm looking forward to: Finding out gender, feeling movement ect

How far along: 16 Weeks
Weight gain: None
Baby Size: Baby is the size of an Avocado
Stretch Marks: None
Maternity Clothes: None
Symptoms: Morning sickness is gone yay! Occasional stomach cramps, Annie says its my uterus growing :)
Food cravings: Puffy Cheetos haha
What I miss: Nothing
What I'm looking forward to: Looking pregnant instead of just chubby :)

How far along: 20 Weeks
Weight gain: 4 pounds
Baby Size: Baby is the length of a banana and around 10 oz
Stretch Marks: None
Maternity Clothes: Nope
Symptoms: None, getting more energy
Food cravings: Ice cream, Sonic Slushes
Movement: Little tiny ones that feel like my stomach is growling :)
Belly Button: Starting to poke out on top
Gender: ?? Find out soon! Justin is convinced it is a boy.
Name Ideas: Julia Grace, Malachi Mark
What I miss: Nothing
What I'm looking forward to: Finding out gender and planning his or her nursery :)

GENDER REVEAL!!

How far along: 22 Weeks
Weight gain: 5 pounds
Baby Size: Spaghetti Squash or Pomegranate
Stretch Marks: None
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing regular clothes but not everything fits anymore.
Symptoms: None
Food cravings: Slushes, Mostly just wanting to eat ALOT!
Movement: Baby girl is active at night usually, Justin can start to feel her move
Belly Button: Poking out on top
Gender: GIRL!!
Name Ideas: Julia Grace, Julia Day
What I miss: Nothing
What I'm looking forward to: Putting together her nursery! Lots of PINK and bling in our future!


We painted the nursery this week, a soft gray color with a glitter wall to go behind her crib. Cannot wait to get her crib, a dresser/changing table, and some decorations up!

Way Behind

So I've gotten waaay behind on blogging! I just saw my last post was before we even moved into our house! This might have something to do with the fact that shortly after moving in and unpacking, painting, ect I was feeling tired all the time and finally took a pregnancy test which was positive! So I want to get better about blogging again especially through the pregnancy but first I'll do a quick summary :)
 March - Moved into our New house
            - Found out we were pregnant!

April     - Housewarming party
             - Announced we were pregnant

 May     - Justin Graduated from ASU!

           
- Celebrated our 3 year anniversary

June      - Nothing major just both busy with work
July       - Justin went to House of Faith camp

             - We helped watch my siblings while my parents went on a 2 week vacation to Alaska.
                And took them all to Port A with Grammy & Grandpa!

 

And now we are already in AUGUST!! I am currently 23 weeks pregnant and feeling great!

So now I just need to catch up on my bump updates :)